ksmithaz1
Solar / EV Junkie
I didn't like the way the ID4 drove, and when I was looking they had no range. The KonaEV is MUCH smaller than the NiroEV. It's also more fun to drive. I was not aware the headlamps were Halogen, I assumed they were LED for power reasons, but before a trip with some night driving, I looked that one up, and experienced it first hand: Running the headlights doesn't affect your range that you would notice. If you are thinking that is going to get you a few miles or something you would be totally wasting your money. On the battery front, the Kona had a big recall on some 2021's and all prior years. The batteries in mine were replaced in late 2021 just before I bought the thing. This is actually a pretty big deal, new traction batteries after 2 years, means it's unlikely I'll have an issue with degradation for an additional 2 years. There was also an SB on some motor noise bearings vibration thing, The motor got replaced about 3 months later, so I have a new motor and batteries, basically a new drivetrain.
If you just need to bop around the seats fold down in the Kona, I've done a few Costo runs with 3 cases of water, cat litter, TP papertowls, etc No problem. OTOH:
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I toted 16 250W solar panels across town in the Niro. . . A little annoying listening to the chime complaining the hatch was open, and flashing on the dash but hey . . . I didn't have to rent a truck!
If you just need to bop around the seats fold down in the Kona, I've done a few Costo runs with 3 cases of water, cat litter, TP papertowls, etc No problem. OTOH:
![1713237707820.png 1713237707820.png](https://diysolarforum.com/data/attachments/209/209575-d76ecdc15f481ec442f2d56a16f1fbeb.jpg)
I toted 16 250W solar panels across town in the Niro. . . A little annoying listening to the chime complaining the hatch was open, and flashing on the dash but hey . . . I didn't have to rent a truck!